Two weeks and three days later.
It’s lunch time and I’m in school but I can barely sit still I’m that excited. The reason for my intense excitement is that I’m leaving straight after school with my best friend and her mother, to go to Seattle to meet Edward Masen. Tomorrow is the night of the premier and I know it will be a night to remember.
The last two weeks where crazy, for the first few days everyone was pretending to be my best friend and continued asking me if they could go to the premiere with me. I got so sick of saying no to everyone that in the end I put a notice on my locker. That read.
I HAVE INVITED ALICE CULLEN TO ATTEND THE PREMIERE WITH ME SO PLEASE NOBODY ELSE ASK ME BECAUSE THEY WON'T LIKE MY ANSWER.
Ever since I put that sign up on my locker nobody came near me. Instead they took great joy in throwing me death glares and calling me a stuck up snob. Some even saying that Edward Masen wouldn’t look twice at an ugly bitch like me. I realized they were only saying it out of jealousy and it isn't as if I didn’t already know that he wouldn’t look twice at me.
He'll most probably be on the arm of Tanya Denali, the supermodel who was on the cover of Vogue last month. It is rumoured that they are dating but I don’t believe in gossip.
On a happier note, Riley Biers and Lauren Mallory are now together. After Lauren kissed him in the cafeteria he had a makeover. He came in one day washed and smelling like mint, dressed in designer clothes and sporting a trendy new haircut. Who knew that all he needed was a kiss from his crush to turn him into a hottie. Recently Lauren threatened Alice and I to never reveal that it was a bet that made her kiss him. The last thing that she wanted was for him to turn back to the way he was.
My mind was filled with dreams about tomorrow night when I started walking to the cafeteria.
“Bella!”
I turned around to find Angela running after me.
"Hi" she said breathless. "Not long now" she laughed.
Over the last two weeks Angela had joined our little group more and more, and I already thought of her has my best friend next to Alice. We were now known as the three musketeers or the three stooges according to Lauren. She might be with Riley, but she was still a bitch and she really had it in for me because I won those tickets.
"Ang, I wish that I had a third ticket so that you could come too, but Alice has been my best friend since Kindergarten."
"I understand Bella, it is enough for me to know that my two friends are gonna be there," she smiled.
I gave her a hug and whispered in her ear "best friends."
We walked into the cafeteria and sat down next to Alice. I was too excited to eat anything; my stomach felt like it was in knots. I couldn’t help but hear people talking about me meeting Edward Masen. I heard someone say he was gonna need a barf bag when he saw me. Then I heard someone else say that he'd probably throw his drink in my face and say big improvement. I tried to ignore them but the things they were saying were making me scared. But of course my amazing friend Alice came to my rescue and spoke her mind.
"Hey Jessica, why don't you shut you slutty mouth? Just because you’re jealous that we are going to the premiere doesn't mean you should start talking shit about people."
Jessica looked over at me.
"You know that those tickets were meant for me and Lauren. But you had to steal them away," she shouted pointing at me.
I was so sick of this crazy whore pretending that she was better than me.
"Jessica, the only reason that Lauren thought that she got those tickets was because she was giving every guy in that radio station a blow job," I yelled and then stormed out of the cafeteria.
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Luckily I got through the last of my classes without any trouble. I still got the cold stares from everyone but I ignored them. When the final bell rang, I jumped out of my seat and ran to my locker to get the last of my things. I just hope that I didn’t bump into anyone.
No such luck.
Mike Newton was standing by my locker waiting for me.
"Hi Bella," he smirked.
"Hi Mike, is there anything you want?"
"Yeah, I want to let you know that I'm going to give you a second chance and let you take me to the premiere tomorrow night. I know that it is short notice for me but I will do it for you. I only have to go home and collect my suit and then we can get going."
I tried like mad to stop myself from laughing.
"Mike how can I say this in a way that both of us can understand. FUCK OFF. THERE IS NO WAY IN HELL THAT YOU WILL EVER BE MY DATE FOR ANYTHING," I yelled.
"Fuck you bitch, I was only offering because I felt sorry for you because nobody would want to be seen with an ugly slut like you," he shouted back and then stormed off.
I took my stuff out of my locker and walked quickly out of the school. I walked towards where Alice and Angela were standing with Esme next to her car. I saw out of the corner of my eye that Lauren was crying on Jessica's shoulder. I thought about stopping to check and make sure that she was alright but thought better of it. Instead I continued to walk towards the car.
"I wonder what’s wrong with Lauren!"
Alice came over and put her arm around my shoulder.
"Riley dumped her. After you left the cafeteria he told Lauren that he had heard the gossip that she had been with loads of guys. He said he didn't want to believe it and asked her to prove that it was wrong or he would break up with her. She tried to deny it but instead of believing her he stood up and asked everyone to put up their hand if they had ever had sex or had a blow job with Lauren and over half the guys there put their hands up," she laughed.
I didn't know whether to laugh or feel sorry for her but she had brought this on herself. She should have known that it would come back and bite her in the ass someday and it looks like that day has come.
Alice looked over at Angela.
"Angela, tell Bella your news because I can't keep it in any longer," she asked her.
I looked over at Angela and noticed a gleam in her eye.
"Bella, I'm coming to Seattle with you. Esme rang my mother and cleared it with her."
I was about to interrupt her and ask her what she was going to do while we were at the premiere, I didn't want her to be alone.
"Bella, before you ask let me tell you that Ben Cheney asked me if I wanted to go and see the stars on the red carpet with him. I always liked him but he’s never said anything to me before but today he told me that he has always liked me but was scared to ask me out," she said excitedly.
I had seen Ben around a few times. He was a straight A student and always had his nose stuck in a book. Now that I thought about it, I couldn’t imagine a more perfect guy for Angela.
"Aaaaaaaaaaa" I squealed.
"The three of us are gonna have such a great time," I told her.
"On that note I think that we should all get in the car because it’s a long drive to Seattle and we still have to pick up Angela's bag." Esme said.
Just as I was about to get into the car, Lauren and Jessica came running over.
"I hope you are happy about splitting me and Riley up. It wasn't enough that you stole my tickets but now you’ve stolen my boyfriend too." she spat.
"Lauren, grow up and stop acting like the whore that you are," I spat with venom.
By now she was standing right in front of me and started pointing at my chest.
"Edward Masen or any of the other cast won't look twice at you. I'm going to be there watching them on the red carpet and Edward will be looking at me when he will be ignoring you."
Alice stood in front of me.
"Oh grow up Lauren and act your age. Come on Bella lets go, we have a premiere to attend and stars to meet," she said while smirking at Lauren.
We got into the car and drove straight to Angela's house. She ran in saying she would be only a few minutes. While we were waiting Alice read the information that I got with the tickets.
"BELLA, YOU DO KNOW THAT WE ARE SUPPOSE TO BE AT A COCKTAIL PARTY TONIGHT TO WELCOME THE CAST!" She screamed.
"WHAT!" I screamed and snapped the list out of her hands. I then looked into the envelope and sure enough there was an invitation for myself and a guest to attend a cocktail party to welcome the cast.
"What am I going to do? I don't have a cocktail dress." I panicked.
"Don't worry Bella, I have a few with me. Something told me that we would need them," she gloated.
"Ali, I love you and I could just hug you."
"Easy Bella, save that for Edward Masen," she laughed.
Just then Angela came out of the house with her bag and not a moment too soon. The second she got in Esme pulled out of the driveway, it was as if she could feel the excitement. I couldn’t believe it myself; I had been preparing myself to meet Edward Masen tomorrow night when I would in fact meet him tonight. Suddenly I felt like I couldn’t breathe, the moment that I have been dreaming about was coming and fast.
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3 hours later.
We finally arrived at the Fairmount Olympic. The valet opened the car door and helped me out. We took our bags out and the valet took the car keys from Esme and drove off to park the car. As we walked into the hotel security stopped us.
"Do you have reservations in this hotel?"
"Yes we do" I said and showed him our reservations, as well as the tickets and the invitations to both parties. He nodded and let us go in.
I grabbed hold of Esme's hand.
"Esme, I forgot to ask. Where is Angela going to stay?"
"Bella relax. I have a two bedroom suite so Angela will be staying with me."
I went up to the receptionist, who didn't look much older than me.
"Hi, can I help you?" she asked sweetly.
"Hi do you have two rooms registered under the name Swan?"
She started typing away on the keyboard.
"Would you be Isabella Swan" she asked.
I nodded.
"Could you wait here for a minute," she asked and picked up the phone and started talking into it.
I suddenly began to get very nervous thinking that somebody had played a cruel joke on me and I was ready to run all the way back to Forks and hide under my bed for the rest of my life, when somebody tapped me on the shoulder.
"Miss Swan?"
I turned around and saw a huge guy standing in front of me. He looked to be in his early or middle twenties and was the size of a wrestler but somehow I felt safe in his company.
“Y-Yeah that's me," I stammered.
"My name is Emmett Masen. I am the assistant director of Bite. I wish to welcome you to the Olympic."
As he was talking the only thing I could think about was that his last name was Masen.
"I'm sorry, did you say your last name was Masen?" I blurted out.
"Yep and I'm guessing from your reaction that you’re a fan of my baby brother! But don't sweat it doll, I’m more handsome then he is," he laughed.
I couldn't help but laugh along with him.
"I like you already. Edward doesn't like my jokes, he calls them too juvenile," he said.
Just then I heard Alice clearing her throat.
"Oh I'm sorry, Emmett I would like you to meet my friend and guest Alice Cullen, her mother Esme and our friend Angela."
"Do you also know Jasper?" Alice asked.
"Oh yeah, Jasper and Eddie are best friends and the three of us have known each other all our lives."
"Whatever you do, don't tell him that I called him Eddie. He will kick my ass," he said looking at me.
He then looked at Angela.
"So Angela, it seems that Isabella is a fan of Edward and Alice is a fan of Jasper. What about you?"
"I-I like them b-both," she stammered.
"Smart girl" he laughed. "Ok Isabella, the cocktail party will be starting at 8.30pm so we would like you to be there by 7.30 so that we can introduce you to the crew before the cast come."
Now it is to my understanding that you only have one guest and you said that is Alice. Is that right?"
"Yes," I answered wondering where he was going with this.
"Angela, what is your last name?"
"Webber," she answered shyly.
"Well Angela, your name will be at the door. You will be attending as my guest."
He handed me a card.
"If there are any problems then ring my cell and I will sort it out. Well I will leave you all to settle in and I’ll see you later," he said and walked off.
Angela was frozen on the spot.
"Bella, am I re-really going w-wi-with you ton-tonight," she stammered.
All I could think was that Emmett was a sweetheart and if his younger brother was anything like him then he will absolutely without a doubt be my dream man.
The receptionist cleared her throat.
"Are you going to take your room keys or stand there all night," she asked rudely.
I took the keys from her, gave Alice her key and we went up to our rooms.
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Finally it was 7.15. For the past two hours Alice had worked on me while Esme worked on Angela. Sometimes it amazed me how fast Alice could get ready.
Alice really was a godsend, she even had a dress for Angela. It was a red strapless Allure cocktail dress and she looked stunning. Her hair was straightened and fell beautifully over her shoulders.
She had dressed me in a white backless Sherri Hill cocktail dress, with my hair tied back into a French twist.
Alice then came out looking stunning wearing a silver strapless Sherri Hill.
"Ok girls I think it’s time. Now I know that I always say that we have to be fashionably late but I can't wait any longer," she squeaked.
We said good night to Esme, who told us to keep our cell phones on in case of an emergency and then went down stairs to the ballroom. Two security guards were standing outside the ballroom.
"Hi, can I have your invitations please," one asked.
I showed him the invitation for Alice and I. He looked at it and told us to go in. He then looked at Angela, who was so scared she was unable to talk, so I decided to speak for her.
"She was invited by Emmett Masen, so she will be on the list." I told him.
He took out the list. "Name," he asked.
"Angela Webber," I told him.
He nodded and gave her a pass and told us to go in. Suddenly my heart was in my throat, I was so close, I could feel it.
Next thing I felt was a tap on my shoulder.
I turned around to see Emmett.
"Did the three of you have any problems getting in," he asked.
"No, everything went well," I told him.
"That’s good. Let me introduce you to some people before the cast arrives."
He guided us towards an older looking couple and girl who looked like a supermodel with her long blonde hair, blue eyes and a size two figure.
"Isabella, Alice, Angela, I would like you to meet my parents Edward and Elizabeth Masen. Mom, dad, this is Isabella Swan the winner of the Atlantic 252 radio contest and her friends Alice and Angela."
It's a pleasure to meet you Mr and Mrs Masen and please call me Bella. I'm only Isabella when I'm in trouble," I said laughing.
It is a pleasure to meet you and your friend's Bella. Tell me what are you looking forward to seeing the most in the movie" Mrs Masen asked.
I didn't know what to tell her. I knew that I couldn't tell her that what I was looking forward to seeing the most was her son's hot body. Of course Emmett had to speak for me.
"Well Ma, I think what Bella wants to see most is Edward, just like Alice wants to see Jasper and Angela wants to see them both," he laughed.
Suddenly the blond model gave him a slap across the head.
"Emmett, you are such an idiot" she said and then looked at me.
"Hi, I'm sorry this dummy didn't introduce us. I'm Rosalie Whitlock, Jasper's sister and this idiot's girlfriend," she laughed.
From the way Alice was looking like she was about to faint, I guessed that meeting a member of Jasper family was a huge deal for her.
"Why don't I get you ladies a drink? What would you like?" Emmett asked.
Before I could answer a hush fell over the room and in walked the most beautiful sight I had ever seen in my life.
The first thing I saw was how green his eyes looked, they were sparkling. He walked around the room with confidence but suddenly he looked over to his parents and waved. He then looked at me standing right next to them and froze. I beamed at him thinking that I must look like an idiot, but he returned my smile with the crooked grin that I just loved so much. He held my stare for a few seconds before he turned around and excused himself from the company he was in. He walked over to me and looked into my eyes.
"Hi, it's nice to meet you. I'm Edward Masen.
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